Welding/Fabrication TechnicianGrand Rapids Community College is highly regarded by area employers as a top trainer in the area of welding/fabrication. We are dedicated to producing work ready individuals with the skills to meet the needs of local companies.

Our instructor, Wayne Rogers, has more than 30 years of experience in welding and teaching. Our training program offers a hands-on, real world experience like no other.

• Lacks Enterprise

• Metro Lift

• Pridgeon & Clay

• River City Metals

• Ventura Manufacturing

Unique Program Features• Job Training programs are approximately 18 weeks

in length and meet 34 hours per week

• Small class size

• Job placement assistance

• Program begins every other month

• Self-paced, hands-on learning

• One-on-one support services

Certificates/Credential Options• GRCC Certificate of Completion

Employment Outlook (EMSI)• 13% increase from 2013-2023

(108 Annual Openings) for Welders, Cutters, and Brazers

• Avg. starting wages = $12.03

• Avg. hourly wage = $17.13

Area Employers• Aerotek

• Alro Steel

• Engineering Tooling Systems

• Genzink Steel

• Gordon Manufacturing

• Grand Rapids Chair

You will Learn• Arc Welding

• MIG Welding

• TIG Welding

• Gas Welding

• Cutting

• Brazing

• Blueprint Reading

• Mathematics

• Metallurgy

• Problem-Solving

• Teamwork and Communication Skills

Class Location & HoursLeslie E. Tassell M-TEC

622 Godfrey Ave SW

Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Monday-Thursday: 7:30 a.m-3:00 p.m.

Friday: 7:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

(616) 234-3800

grcc.edu/jobtraining

Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. GRCC is an Equal Opportunity Institution. 11/14 1415-33507

Job Training Admissions ProcessYou’re only three steps away. 1. Fill out Free Application Form

r Must have valid email address to apply

r Go to www.grcc.edu/apply

r Choose JOB TRAINING under application type

2. Tuition OptionsThere are four options available to cover the costs of your tuition. You may use one or a combination of these methods.

• Cash, Check or Credit Card

• Federal Student Aid

– Apply for a pin# www.pin.ed.gov

– Complete a Federal Student Aid Application* at www.fafsa.ed.gov (use of the PIN# created above is needed to complete)

– * You will also need your previous year’s tax information and the GRCC School code of 002267 to complete accurately.

– (If you are a male, 18 to 26 years old, please register selective service. Go to https://www.sss.gov)

3. Federal Direct Student LoansGo to www.studentloans.gov

r Complete Entrance Counseling

r Fill out Master Promissory Note (this will calculate maximum loan eligibility)

r Complete the GRCC Direct Loan Request Form, available at: www.grcc.edu/jobtraining

The GRCC Direct Loan Request Form is also available at the Leslie E. Tassell M-TEC.

Third Party Funding (i.e. Michigan Works!, employer, other funding source)Veterans- Please go to www.grcc.edu/jobtraining for a Veterans checklist on education benefits

Assessments Required GRCC Job Training Programs require the WorkKeys Assessments. You may schedule an appointment at (616) 234-3800.

If you have graduated from a Michigan high school after 2010 you have already completed the WorkKeys assessments. WorkKeys Assessment results can be requested by contacting ACT at 1-800-967-5539.

Please submit a copy of your results to training@grcc.edu, fax (616) 234-4435 or mail to:

Grand Rapids Community College Attn: Job Training 622 Godfrey SW Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Once you have completed the 3 steps in the admissions process, please contact Job Training at (616) 234-3800 or training@grcc.edu to begin the enrollment process.